Invest in yourself.

Get a life-changing educational experience in nine immersive months.

Next step: we call you

The best way to be sure Starter School is right for you is to talk with us.
Fill out the form below with your name, email, phone number, and a few good times for us to contact you.
One of us will call you, tell you more about the program,
and answer any questions you've got. We can talk for as short or long as you'd like.

Your name*

E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area Code

Phone Number

What's the best time to contact you?*

Or apply right now

If you're ready to apply, keep reading.

There are five main questions for you to answer. Be open and honest.
Starter School is completely beginner-focused so we don't care about
any pre-requisites. Instead, convince us with your passion and persistence.

After you submit your application you will hear from us within a week.
If we feel that you could be a potential fit for the program, we will
contact you to schedule an in-person or video interview as soon as we can.
We may follow up with a second round interview if necessary.
The whole process from application to decision will take
about three weeks.

Why are you applying to Starter School?What is the one problem in your life that you are burning to solve? Why?Tell us a story that exemplifies who you are.Tell us about a time when you almost quit something, but chose not to.Please explain why you chose them.

Is there anything else we should know about you?

Your name

Date of Birth

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Your current location

Where did you study?

Are you currently employed? Where?

Do you need help finding housing?

How did you hear about us?

When?

September 29Starter School begins

December 12Completion of Q1

January 5Start of Q2

March 20Completion of Q2

April 6Start of Q3

June 19Graduation Day

Where?

We built a brand new facility for Starter School in Chicago's booming West Loop neighborhood. We're at 30 N Racine Ave, just down the hall from Basecamp.

Why?

In the past two years we've taught over 800 students how to build web applications, and now we're channelling all of our time, energy, and resources into making Starter School the best beginner-focused program in the world. At Starter School, you'll forge relationships with mentors and peers, learn with a small group of highly motivated people, and receive expert instruction from the best in the business. Nothing like this has existed until now.

Let's talk to see if Starter School is where you belong.

Tuition

Tuition for Starter School is $12,000 per quarter, excluding housing, materials, and personal expenses. A refundable deposit of $3,000 will be required in order to confirm your acceptance. One week before the start of each quarter a payment of $12,000 must be made. For example, the Winter quarter begins on January 6, so a payment of $12,000 would be due no later than December 30.

Cost Breakdown

Fall quarter

-$12,000

Winter quarter

$12,000

Spring quarter

$12,000

Total

$24,000

Do you offer loans and scholarships?

Currenty we don't offer loans or financial aid. However, we are actively working with loan providers and the government to make Starter School more affordable. In the meantime, please reach out to us at support@starterschool.com so we can learn more about your situation.

How have other students financed their tuition?

Our students have creatively raised funds for Starter School in numberous ways. They've sourced online donations, secured company sponsorship, created friends and family loans, and even sold their cars. The students who have given up the most tend to get the most out of the program. They treat it like a serious, life-changing investment— which is exactly what it is.

A New Way to Pay For Starter School

We are excited to announce a partnership with Upstart, a platform that allows individuals to get financial investment to pursue their dream careers. This partnership allows current students and future Starter School students to raise funding for Starter School tuition.

Here are the requirements to qualify for Upstart:

You must be a U.S. citizen, or permanent resident currently living in the US

Be at least 18 years old;

Have a valid e-mail account;

Have a verifiable name, date of birth, and social security number

Have graduated from a 4-year (bachelor's degree) accredited college in 1995 or later or be accepted by and soon to enroll in a 4-year accredited (bachelor's degree) college;

Have an account at a U.S. financial institution with a routing transit number; and